Mussels vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mussels and gingerbread
- Gingerbread contains less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and vitamin B5 than mussels.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 998% higher.
- Gingerbread contains 136 times less vitamin C than mussels. Mussels contains 13.6mg of vitamin C, while gingerbread contains 0.1mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mussels is lower.
- Mussels has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of gingerbread is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +584.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +427.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +895.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +449.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +510.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +266.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +565.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +602.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +247.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.06µg | 998% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.683mg | 266% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 16.3µg | 133% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 2.88mg | 48% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 3.9g | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 54mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.39mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 4.216g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.162mg | 20% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 16.4g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0.1mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 7.124g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 4.122g | 15% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 49.2g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.375mg | 12% |
| Folate | 76µg | 33µg | 11% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 356kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 14µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 1.738mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 32mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 70mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.195mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 439mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 71mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 327mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
265%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.